With More Californians Living in Cars, Legal Parking Spots Are Harder to Find

A homeless man for over 30 years who lives inside his car repairs a bicycle as his dog Honey and neighbor's dog Niko stand guard September 23, 2015, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

For thousands of Californians living in cars and RVs finding a place to legally park is becoming increasingly difficult. And parking illegally often comes with tickets, which unpaid, can lead to a vehicle being impounded -- something especially problematic if your car is also your bed. But a new lawsuit against the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency challenges cities' ability to impound cars for unpaid parking tickets. Forum takes a look at the latest turn in the housing crisis: what cities can -- and should -- do about homeless people sleeping in vehicles.